ESL Support Aide for Emergent Bilinguals (English/Spanish)

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy Independent School District is seeking an ESL Aide at King Elementary in Katy, TX. This non-exempt position supports EB students under the supervision of the ESL teacher and campus staff, providing targeted language assistance and collaboration with teachers.

Responsibilities include small group instruction, administering language assessments, and aligning with district ESL policies. A paraprofessional certificate and English fluency are required; Spanish fluency is preferred.

Qualifications

• College hours for Title I campus required or a score of 464 on the ParaPro test.
• College hours, high school diploma or GED required for Non-Title I campus.
• Paraprofessional aide certificate required once employed.
• Fluent in both oral and written English.
• Spanish oral and written fluency preferred.
• Ability to work with students and staff.
• Ability to manage a flexible schedule.
• School experience or volunteer experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with core content-area teachers and special education teachers to ensure EB students’ linguistic and academic needs are met.
• Facilitate targeted small group instruction based on EB students’ language proficiency levels and individual student needs.
• Understand and implement the state and district’s ESL program model in alignment with policies, rules, and regulations regarding EB students.
• Administer oral and written tests to EB students as needed, including serving on a rotational basis at the EL Testing Center.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Participate in professional learning activities for professional growth in job-related skills including CBLI and research-based practices for EB students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Student support

Time management

Organization

Deadline adherence

Education

College hours for Title I campus / ParaPro score

College hours / HS diploma or GED for Non-Title I campus

Paraprofessional aide certificate

Job description

Katy Independent School District is seeking an ESL Aide at King Elementary in Katy, TX. This non-exempt position supports EB students under the supervision of the ESL teacher and campus staff, providing targeted language assistance and collaboration with teachers.

Responsibilities include small group instruction, administering language assessments, and aligning with district ESL policies. A paraprofessional certificate and English fluency are required; Spanish fluency is preferred.